Ashfield bulky waste collection
One free collection of up to 3 items per year; no paid tier published on this page. Within 10 working days. Everything Ashfield will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Ashfield queue
Don't want to wait? Can't lift to kerbside? WasteSpeed collect in your area on a scheduled day each week, from £199.
Council crews in Ashfield collect from the kerbside only. WasteSpeed's two-person crew carry from any room of the house, on a scheduled day each week, price fixed before we arrive.
Get your WasteSpeed dateWhat Ashfield collect
Will collect
- Sofas and armchairs
- Mattresses and bed frames
- Wardrobes and large furniture
- Washing machines and other white goods (fridges and freezers temporarily unavailable from 10 August 2026 due to a national backlog)
- Carpets and rugs
Will not collect
- Fridges and freezers (temporarily suspended from 10 August 2026 due to a national backlog)
- Building or DIY waste (rubble, bricks, tiles)
- Garden waste
- Hazardous waste, paint and chemicals
- Commercial or trade waste
Access rules and limitations
- Maximum 3 items per free collection, once per year
- Items must be presented before 6am on the collection date given
- Collections made within 10 working days of booking
Kerbside-only rules are the norm across the UK; crews are not insured to enter your home. If nobody can get your items outside, see your options when you can't lift it.
Charges in detail
One free collection of up to 3 items per year; no paid tier published on this page.
- One free bulky waste collection of up to 3 items available per resident per year, scheme running April 2026 to March 2027
Free route: One free collection of up to 3 items per resident per year
Before paying for a fridge, sofa or anything reusable, check the free collection routes: charity reuse crews collect good furniture at no cost.
Book with Ashfield
Ashfield District Council
Council Offices, Urban Road, Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8DA
Phone: 01623 450000
Official links
Ashfield bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Ashfield?
One free collection of up to 3 items per year; no paid tier published on this page. One free bulky waste collection of up to 3 items available per resident per year, scheme running April 2026 to March 2027. One free collection of up to 3 items per resident per year
What bulky items will Ashfield collect?
Sofas and armchairs, Mattresses and bed frames, Wardrobes and large furniture, Washing machines and other white goods (fridges and freezers temporarily unavailable from 10 August 2026 due to a national backlog), Carpets and rugs. This is the typical list; confirm on the council page before booking.
What won't Ashfield take?
Fridges and freezers (temporarily suspended from 10 August 2026 due to a national backlog), Building or DIY waste (rubble, bricks, tiles), Garden waste, Hazardous waste, paint and chemicals, Commercial or trade waste.
How long is the wait for a collection in Ashfield?
Within 10 working days. Slots move with demand, so the booking page shows the real next date.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Ashfield?
Most council crews will not enter your home. If you cannot wait or cannot lift, WasteSpeed run a private collection from any room of the house in your area, from £199.
Nearby councils
Broxtowe · Mansfield · Bolsover · Gedling · Nottingham · Erewash
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against ashfield.gov.uk, ashfield.gov.uk. Charges and rules change; the council's own page is always the final word. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it within the week.